
New on-call recruits welcomed into the Service at pass-out parade
Following a successful recruitment campaign and subsequent training programme, the 11 new firefighters are joining crews based at either the Western or Town stations.
In the event of an emergency call 999
At 22.57 on Wednesday 26 July, Emergency Services were called to a suspected unexplained explosion at a property in Le Mont Pinel.
A family of four – two adults and two children (aged 2 and 5) – were rescued from the property and transported to the General Hospital. The two children were unharmed and are being supported. The two adults remain in hospital in a stable condition with non-life threatening or life changing injuries.
Structural engineers will attend the property, and three neighbouring properties, to assess the structural integrity of the sites before investigations can begin.
The Government of Jersey is supporting 19 displaced residents with accommodation and further essentials. A Major Incident was declared but has now been stood down, with the incident moving to a recovery phase.
The scene is secure, and States of Jersey Police remain on site.
Further updates will be provided by the States of Jersey Police and Government communications team.
Following a successful recruitment campaign and subsequent training programme, the 11 new firefighters are joining crews based at either the Western or Town stations.
Matt Roberts set off at 4pm on Easter Saturday and ran for 23 hours to complete the challenge.
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